Aspire has been supporting Mikey in Salford for several years. Before that, Mikey lived in Wales and had a girlfriend named Janice. Despite the distance, Mikey and Janice have maintained their relationship, regularly meeting up and talking over the phone. They have known each other since they were young, so Read more…
When Rose first started coming to our Aspire hub she had anxiety and found new situations or experiences quite difficult. Now, Rose is brimming with joy and confidence, living life to the full. It is a pleasure to support her on her life journey towards experiencing a life that many Read more…
The Salford Learning Disabilities Team have created a simple guide explaining what autism is. This easy read booklet was made in response to requests from people with learning disabilities who wanted to learn more about autism. We’re pleased to share that the people we support at Aspire, along with our Read more…
‘Masking’ or ‘camouflaging’ is when a person tries to hide, disguise, or suppress certain behaviours to ‘fit’ into those around them. Behaviours that feel natural to an autistic person, such as hand flapping or rocking, may help to calm a person but non-autistic people may sometimes think this is ‘weird’. Read more…
Halloween will soon be here. For many people, it is an exciting time of the year, where people get dressed up in scary costumes, enjoy sweets, chocolate, and all sorts of spooky activities. However, Halloween may not always be fun for adults with Autism. Here a few of the main Read more…
We are pleased to announce Sharon Marsden, our Autism Development Worker has been accepted on the National Autistic Society Awards and Beacon Status Panel. Sharon has shared her journey of how she was accepted on the panel, what the purpose of the panel is and how it will help Aspire. Read more…
Visiting the dentist is very important to maintain good oral hygiene, however going to the dentist isn’t always a positive experience, particularly if you have a learning disability or Autism. If you are an adult with a learning disability or autism, you may find going to the dentist stressful and Read more…
Hi, I am Claire. I am 32 and live in one of Aspire’s Supported Living tenancies. I am supported in my own home and community by Aspire Support Workers, Julie, Laynie and Ann. At the beginning of 2023, I set some new goals to achieve throughout the year. I love Read more…
Choosing a Christmas present for someone with Autism or complex needs doesn’t need to be difficult. There are lots of autism friendly gifts out there, but our top tip would be to speak to the person you are buying for, or their carer, to find out what they like or Read more…
Are you planning a holiday with an autistic adult? It is always exciting when planning a holiday, but there are certain things you might want to consider when travelling with someone Autistic. Our Autism Development Worker, Sharon Marsden, has some top tips to help you prepare for your holiday, and Read more…